100
Heritage values
4.8.2 Historic heritage values continued
2009 Grade
Current summary and assessment components Very good
Assessment grade Good Poor Very poor
Confidence Grade
Not assessed
Historic lightstations: Heritage values are being maintained at heritagelisted lightstations, their values are well recorded and there has been extensive maintenance in recent years. Other historic lightstations in the Region that remain in service are well maintained. World War II features and sites: While some World War II features and sites have been identified, most have not. Little is known of the condition of these features and sites. In addition to normal deterioration, some are being damaged by activities around the site. There is increasing awareness of these historic values. Other places of historic significance: Other places of historic significance are poorly recorded and their condition is not well understood. Trend since 2009
Heritage values have been mostly identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are generally maintained and retain much of their integrity.
Not assessed
Not assessed
Grading statements
Heritage values have been systematically and comprehensively identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are well maintained and retain a high degree of integrity.
Very good
Good
Heritage values have not been systematically identified. Known heritage values are degrading and generally lack integrity.
Poor
Heritage values have not been identified. Known heritage values are degraded and lack integrity.
Very poor
New assessment for this report; no trend provided
Confidence
Adequate high-quality evidence and high level of consensus Limited evidence or limited consensus Inferred, very limited evidence
4.8.3 Other heritage values
2009 Grade
Outlook report 2009: Not assessed Current summary and assessment components Other heritage values: The Region’s social and scientific heritage is being maintained. The Great Barrier Reef continues to have great scientific significance. People continue to value and connect with its environment and its natural beauty is widely appreciated. Declines in environmental condition in the central and southern inshore areas have reduced underwater aesthetic values. Social heritage values: Many aspects of the Region’s natural and cultural environment have social significance, built around a history of personal experiences. Continued education and interpretation combined with ongoing use serve to maintain the Reef’s social significance. The condition of some iconic sites has declined. Aesthetic heritage values: Most of the Reef’s aesthetic values are derived from the natural environment. The Region generally continues to be an area of great natural beauty; however, coastal infrastructure, marine debris, reduced water clarity and declining coral cover, especially in southern and central inshore areas, have reduced underwater aesthetic values. Scientific heritage values: The long history of study of the Great Barrier Reef makes it of great scientific significance. Many ground-breaking scientific advances have happened in the Region. The findings and locations of scientific studies are generally well recorded. The significance of long-term studies continues to increase. Trend since 2009
Heritage values have been mostly identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are generally maintained and retain much of their integrity.
Assessment grade
Confidence
Not assessed
Very good
Good
Poor
Very poor
Grade
Not assessed
Not assessed
Not assessed
Grading statements
Heritage values have been systematically and comprehensively identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are well maintained and retain a high degree of integrity.
Very good
Good
Heritage values have not been systematically identified. Known heritage values are degrading and generally lack integrity.
Poor